Assist Situational Understanding

Abstract

This project enables DTRA to understand and analyze global threat information. It is an Information Technology (IT) Operations quick-reaction capability supported by the rapid collection, fusion, and dissemination of operational-intelligence, and technology in order to enable the defeat of threat networks that employ disruptive technologies. The JIDO advanced Mission Information Technology (MIT) capability, its software Systems Integration Lab (SIL), and embedded CCMD-direct support and reachback staff, continuously create capabilities to ingest, fuse, analyze, and present mission relevant data and information that provides immediate assistance to DoD and the whole of government. This capability, called Catapult, is a fully accredited SIPR and JWICS based analytical cloud architecture. The Catapult architecture pulls from over more than 850 SIPR and more than 170 JWICS data sources and allows for simple and open data access, system stability, scalability, and advanced analytics. In addition to Catapult, the MIT created another significant capability called Voltron. Voltron provides analysts access to SIGINT data within a secure and IC-accredited software developer environment. Voltron, give analysts access to continuously new models in support of “Attack the Network” analysis and operations. Voltron provides analysts access to methodologies involving multi-INT fusion in an easy to use interface. These methods are based on years of experience supporting tactical targeting environment and built in collaboration with other teams across the Intelligence Community. There are currently more than 75 models in Voltron available to the user community. DTRA's authorities and mission have enabled a unique “Path-to-Production” (PTP) for mission-driven IT solutions. This unique development environment includes an integrated Cyber Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, an in-house collateral Authorizing Official (AO), a strong partnership between technologists and intelligence analysts working real-world problems, and a collaborative and innovative culture that launches practical software solutions rapidly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
JS_0604134BR_4_0400_PB_2019

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics

Technology Areas

  • Cyber

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